Re: [A-List] FW: tompaine.com

[Rob Schaap <rschaap@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

G'day Michael and Louis,

> "Which brings me full circle. Libertarians and progressives should talk > to each other more readily. Leave the Ds and Rs to schmooze each other. > For my schmoozing buck, I'd rather talk to someone who's got a         > compelling ideology."

I refuse to be shocked.  Wouldn't Tom his very self have concurred?
Anyway, whilst I'm not quite Anne Williamson when it comes to
libertarianism, I'm all for a libertarian shot in my socialist ale.

> ... a calculated effort to appear leftish.

Let's not get too pipers-payers-and-tunes about this.  Lefties have to
live and write in this world, and this world runs on money.  People have
to make history in conditions not of their own choosing, but history
they make nonetheless.

> Clearly there is useful information on tompaine.com, but I would urge  > the reader to exercise a little caution considering the background and > funding.

Importantly true in all respects at all times.

Cheers,
Rob.

PS  There was nothing wrong with Team USA's first goal, for mine.